Category: Errors

How to fix DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_BAD_CONFIG error

I’ve had this myself over the last few days (first time I’ve seen this as well).

Method 1 : Restarting the router normally resolves the issue so I would try that as well.

Another thing you can try is opening a command prompt (Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt). Type in “ipconfig /release” then enter, then type “ipconfig /flushdns” then enter and then “ipconfig /renew” and enter.

Method 2:Update the windows (including optional updates):

Running the latest Windows updates protect the system from Malicious Software, resolves general Windows issues, bugs and also accesses new Windows and Software Features.

To do so, follow the steps mentioned below:

a. When you are on the desktop screen, Hit windows key + r on the keyboard (simultaneously)

b. Run windows will be opened.

c. Type in wuapp in the run window and hit enter.

d. Select “Windows Update.”

e. Select “Check for updates.” Wait as the Windows Update tool scans checks for updates that you have not installed. If you see a message that says, “Updates are available for your computer” or “Install updates for your computer,” click the button labeled “Install updates.”

f. Wait as the updates install.

g. Restart your computer when prompted to complete the updating process and check if that helps.

If you are already having the manufacturer’s device drivers installed for network adapter rather than that of Microsoft, you may need to just uninstall and then reinstall the drivers. To do so, carry out the following steps.

a. Go to Device Manager and expand Network adapter categories

b. Right click the item stating wireless connection and choose to Uninstall

c. Restart the computer

d. After a restart the system will automatically install the driver

e. However if it doesn’t then go back to Device Manager

f. Right click username on the top of the list and choose to scan for hardware changes

g. The system shall automatically recognize the missing drivers

h. Following the instructions on Driver Software Installation wizard to set up network adapter

A stop error (also called a “blue screen” error) can occur if a problem causes your PC to shut down or restart unexpectedly. You might see a blue screen with a message that your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart.

The steps in this article are intended to help troubleshoot common stop error codes, such as 0x0000000A, 0x0000003B, 0x000000EF, 0x00000133, 0x000000D1, 0x1000007E, 0xC000021A, 0x0000007B, 0xC000000F, and more.

The article doesn’t contain a list of all error codes, but since many error codes have the same potential resolutions, your best bet is to follow the steps below to troubleshoot your error.

Blue screen error during upgrade to Windows 10

If you see a stop error while you are upgrading to Windows 10, setup will automatically go back to your previous version of Windows.

Windows Defender periodically scans your device for potential problems. To see the results of the most recent scan, type “Windows Defender” on the search bar and select Windows Defender Security Center. Select Device performance & health. If there are problems with your device’s update history or drivers, they’re displayed here.

Run Windows Defender Offline

Windows Defender Offline scans your PC for malware

Remove software

Some software can cause issues during an upgrade. Remove recently installed or unnecessary software (for example, antivirus software from companies other than Microsoft) before upgrade.

Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > Apps & features . Select Sort by name and change it to Sort by install date. Select a recently installed app you want to remove, and then select Uninstall.

Blue screen error after an update is installed

Some stop errors occur after a specific update or driver is installed on your PC. Fixing the error depends on getting to the desktop.

Stop error that lets you get to the desktop

If you can get to the desktop, try uninstalling the update that’s causing the error. You might need to uninstall more than one update if you don’t know which one is causing the error.

In the search box on the taskbar, type View installed updates, and then select View installed updates.

Expand the window to see the installation date, and then select the update that you want to uninstall.

Select Uninstall.

If uninstalling an update fixes the stop error, temporarily block the update from automatically installing again.

You can also try the following:

Scan device performance and health

Windows Defender periodically scans your device for potential problems. To see the results of the most recent scan, type “Windows Defender” on the search bar and select Windows Defender Security Center. Select Device performance & health. If there are problems with your device’s update history or drivers, they’re displayed here.

Remove software

Remove recently installed or unnecessary software (for example, antivirus software from companies other than Microsoft) and see if that resolves the problem.

Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > Apps & features. Select Sort by name and change it to Sort by install date. Select a recently installed app you want to remove, and then select Uninstall.

Sometimes, toggling the fast startup setting can help resolve stop errors. On the search bar, type “Control Panel” and select it. Then select Hardware and Sound > Power Options > System Settings. Under Shutdown settings, find Turn on fast startup (recommended). If this setting is turned off, select the check box. If it’s turned on, clear the check box.

Stop error doesn’t let you get to the desktop

If you can’t get to the desktop and your PC has restarted several times, it will begin automatic repair.

After automatic repair, on the Choose an option screen, you select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore. This option reverts your PC to an earlier point, called a system restore point. Restore points are created when you install a new app, driver, update, or when you create a system restore point manually. Choose a restore point created before the error occurred.

Restoring your PC to an earlier point will remove updates and drivers installed after the restore point was made. It won’t affect your personal files.

Windows Defender periodically scans your device for potential problems. To see the results of the most recent scan, type “Windows Defender” on the search bar and select Windows Defender Security Center. Select Device performance & health. If there are problems with your device’s update history or drivers, they’re displayed here.

Run Windows Defender Offline

Windows Defender Offline scans your PC for malware.

Remove software

Remove recently installed or unnecessary software (for example, antivirus software from companies other than Microsoft) and see if that resolves the problem.

Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > Apps & features. Select Sort by name and change it to Sort by install date. Select a recently installed app you want to remove, and then select Uninstall.

Sometimes you get an error message on startup that says ‘The program can’t start because MSVCP100.dll is missing from your computer.Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.’ I will fix it for you .

Follow the suggestions listed below for a possible fix:

Method 1: In order to fix the issue you may install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package and check if it helps.

You may install the latest Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package according to the Windows 7 versions you are using.

After upgrading to Windows 10, the following bluescreen error may occur:

DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION

How to Fix DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION Windows 10

This error may occur due to the iastor.sys driver, which is not fully compatible with Windows 10.

Microsoft is currently investigating a solution to prevent the driver from being migrated when upgrading to Windows 10. For those of you already on Windows 10, you can work around this error by replacing the problematic driver with the Microsoft storahci.sys driver by following these steps:

Right-click the Start icon and select Device Manager.

Expand IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers.

Select the controller with “SATA AHCI” in its name (such as Standard SATA AHCI Controller). To verify that you’ve selected the right controller, right-click the controller, select Properties, click the Driver tab, and then Driver Details. Verify that iastor.sys is a listed driver, and click OK.

1. Press Windows Key + X on the keyboard and then select “Command Prompt (Admin)” from the menu.

2. Stop the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. To do this, type the following commands at a command prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

3. Now rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folder. You can do this by typing the following commands in the Command Prompt. Press the “ENTER” key after you type each command.

ren C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old

ren C:\Windows\System32\catroot2 Catroot2.old

4. Now, let’s restart the BITS, Cryptographic, MSI Installer and the Windows Update Services. Type the following commands in the Command Prompt for this. Press the ENTER key after you type each command.

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

5. Type Exit in the Command Prompt to close it and then restart the computer.

6. After restarting the computer, now retry to install Windows Updates.

If you are trying to install the November update, I suggest you to go to the Microsoft software download website and select Upgrade now to upgrade your PC to Windows 10 Version 1511 and check if the issue persists.

Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows and we’ll be glad to assist you.

How to fix IP Helper service “iphlpsvcs.exe” use huge memory

Method 1: I would suggest you to keep the computer in clean boot mode and check if the issue persists.

A clean boot helps to verify if any third party application services or startup item is causing this issue.
You may refer the following KB article to set the computer in clean boot:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135Note:After the trouble shooting steps, refer to Step 7 from the clean boot link to set the computer back to normal start up mode.

Method 2: I would also suggest you to follow the steps from the link and check if it helps.

You hold Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open the task manager. On the “Processes” tab, scroll down to “Windows Explorer” and highlight it. Click the “Restart” button in the bottom right corner of the task manager. That should do the trick.